I have a gut, but can easily see ribs on my chest...

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  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    I have the same issues and it has to do with my genetics and body shape. I'm more of a rectangle than an pear/hourglass/apple, so I have a wider rib cage and not a whole lot of waist definition.

    Not much you can do except keep losing and eventually it will get better.
    You could try to create an "optical illusion."

    Work shoulders -- broaden them -- and your lats. Create that V ... that'll make your waist appear smaller.
  • almostbeachbod
    almostbeachbod Posts: 1 Member
    Planks. These are the best form of core work because instead of adding bulk by building muscle with crunches, planking actually utilizes the muscles that compose your natural corset and tightens it up. There are all different variations to try but take it from me. My gut has always been a trouble zone no matter how scrawny at the time I was. Part of my problem which may also be yours, is a very curved lower spine that just pushes it all front and center. But seriously, run, do lots of planks, and stay away from booze.
  • ChristineRoze
    ChristineRoze Posts: 212 Member
    Yes same here!! I have very visual collar bones and even a bit of my ribs but everything under that is still pretty big. I have a small gut showing and big thighs..

    I guess we just have to keep losing, i doubt the upper body will get any thinner.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    Planks. These are the best form of core work because instead of adding bulk by building muscle with crunches, planking actually utilizes the muscles that compose your natural corset and tightens it up. There are all different variations to try but take it from me. My gut has always been a trouble zone no matter how scrawny at the time I was. Part of my problem which may also be yours, is a very curved lower spine that just pushes it all front and center. But seriously, run, do lots of planks, and stay away from booze.
    Planks are a good strengthening exercise along with crunches, leg raises, etc. But exercises DON'T directly spot reduce any part of the body. It's going to come down to lowering body fat and that still has more to do with CICO than anything else.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Two days of a few push-ups now and then and now I can only see hints of one or two pair of ribs when I flex as hard as I can into unnatural positions. :bigsmile:
  • JagerLewis
    JagerLewis Posts: 427 Member
    Yes same here!! I have very visual collar bones and even a bit of my ribs but everything under that is still pretty big. I have a small gut showing and big thighs..

    I guess we just have to keep losing, i doubt the upper body will get any thinner.
    My husband calls my collar bones my handle bars. :laugh:
  • KombuchaCat
    KombuchaCat Posts: 834 Member
    I tend to lose weight around my face and upper chest faster than my middle as well...when I start getting heavier it really shows in my face but it's also the first to go. I think if you just keep eating healthy and working out you will eventually see progress around your middle. Maybe keep a closer eye on your sugar intake including fruit, honey, etc not just processed, as that tends to collect as visceral fat and bloating on many people (myself included). The only time I see my gut get smaller is when I really limit the sugar. I could work out until I pass out and stay well within calories but if I don't cut the sugar that gut is going nowhere! Good luck!

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